Ofﬁcially, it's the Department of Cryptozoology, Mythological Studies, Parapsychology and Fortean
Phenomena. But to the rest of the students and staff at the Dunsany College, bafﬂed by the cloak of
secrecy that surrounds the Department and its affairs, it has another, more dismissive, name: the
Department of Monsterology. Funded by the mysterious Hampton Foundation, the Department operates
several ﬁeld teams that roam the globe on extended research expeditions.

Their brief: to investigate the dark and unexplored corners of our world - the places we've forgotten,
lost or believe to be mythical. And to study those things that may still be lurking there.

The ﬁrst story arc introduces us to ancient monsters from the depths of the ocean, crystaline
creatures from the caves of Eastern Europe, undead armies from the catacombs of Northern China, and the
Department’s deadliest rivals of all...

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Monsterology 101

Volume 1

The first trade paperback in this highly praised ongoing comic book series. We've committed to publishing at least six years' worth of these incredible stories.
Featuring the first 4 comic issues, the prologue comic strip (as seen in USA Today), plus a new origin story 'The Trouble With Harry.'

Sabbaticals

Volume 2

The second trade paperback in this highly praised comic book series is here. Gordon Rennie, PJ Holden, Steven Denton and Jim Campbell return to campus with the next instalment of cryptozoological adventure. Sabbaticals picks up after the events of Monsterology 101, with several team members pursuing their own agendas following their near miss with apocalyptic catastrophe in China and the South Pacific.

"Horror, urban fantasy and occult fans, take note: there’s a new player in town and it kicks arse! Department of Monsterology: Monsterology 101 has to be one of the best debut trades I’ve read in a long time. ...an exceptional book."

"Holden’s art really captures and holds the imagination – layered, detailed and cinematic, the first swarm of beasties to pour from the ocean’s floor is a wonder to behold with the details spilling off into the far distance."

"Featuring stunning art courtesy of Numbercruncher’s P.J. Holden and a fun, refreshing twist on the monster hunter archetype, this four-parter looks to be another winner from the publisher of The Loxleys: The War of 1812."

"The folks who brought us the previous story are back at it again, and they haven’t lost a single step! Action, adventure, surprises – there’re all in the first issue of Sabbaticals, and it’s as great a read as Monsterology 101."

The second trade paperback in this highly praised comic book series is here.

'Investigating the forgotten corners of our world, one monster at a time.'

Gordon Rennie, PJ Holden, Steven Denton and Jim Campbell return to campus with the next instalment of cryptozoological adventure. Sabbaticals picks up after the events of Monsterology 101, with several team members pursuing their own agendas following their near miss with apocalyptic catastrophe in China and the South Pacific.

The Lamont Institute may have stumbled, but it takes more than death to stop their plans, and now they are aware of Samwi's potential, she has become their quarry. Professor Tovar's parasitic secret is leading him into the deep darkness, far from his colleagues, towards a fate that may have consequences far beyond ridding himself of his personal burden.

Michael Calvary takes Team Challenger on a sojourn to sunny Scotland to investigate the apparently haunted house featured on the Sabbaticals cover, whilst the remaining members of Team Carnacki take two grad students to a remote South American island to discover there is a lot more than dinosaurs out to eat them.

And of course, following Professor Booker's revelation in Monsterology 101, he's wasted no time getting started on his own personal quest through the now active portal.

'Investigating the forgotten corners of our world, one monster at a time.'

Dept, of Monsterology returns with 5 more issues of monster related mayhem. Gordon Rennie, PJ Holden, Steven Denton and Jim Campbell return to campus with the next instalment of cryptozoological adventure. Sabbaticals picks up after the events of Monsterology 101, with several team members pursuing their own agendas following their near miss with apocalyptic catastrophe in China and the South Pacific.

The Lamont Institute may have stumbled, but it takes more than death to stop their plans, and now they are aware of Samwi's potential, she has become their quarry. Professor Tovar's parasitic secret is leading him into the deep darkness, far from his colleagues, towards a fate that may have consequences far beyond ridding himself of his personal burden.Michael Calvary takes Team Challenger on a sojourn to sunny Scotland to investigate the apparently haunted house featured on the Sabbaticals cover, whilst the remaining members of Team Carnacki take two grad students to a remote South American island to discover there is a lot more than dinosaurs out to eat them.

And of course, following Professor Booker's revelation in Monsterology 101, he's wasted no time getting started on his own personal quest through the now active portal.

Gordon Rennie, PJ Holden, Steven Denton and Jim Campbell have created a fast moving comic book adventure full of captivating characters, monsters and dry humour. Now you can order the first two collected books and save money at the same time.

Ofﬁcially, it's the Department of Cryptozoology, Mythological Studies, Parapsychology and Fortean Phenomena. But to the rest of the students and staff at the Dunsany College, bafﬂed by the cloak of secrecy that surrounds the Department and its affairs, it has another, more dismissive, name: The Department of Monsterology. Funded by the mysterious Hampton Foundation, the Dept. operates several ﬁeld teams that roam the globe on extended research expeditions.

Their brief: to investigate the dark and unexplored corners of our world - the places we've forgotten, lost or believe to be mythical. And to study those things that may still be lurking there.

Monsterology 101 introduces us to ancient monsters from the depths of the ocean, crystaline creatures from the caves of Eastern Europe, undead armies from the catacombs of Northern China, and the Department’s deadliest rivals of all...

Sabbaticals picks up after the events of Monsterology 101, with several team members pursuing their own agendas following their near miss with apocalyptic catastrophe in China and the South Pacific.

The Lamont Institute may have stumbled, but it takes more than death to stop their plans, and now they are aware of Samwi's potential, she has become their quarry. Professor Tovar's parasitic secret is leading him into the deep darkness, far from his colleagues, towards a fate that may have consequences far beyond ridding himself of his personal burden.Michael Calvary takes Team Challenger on a sojourn to sunny Scotland to investigate the apparently haunted house featured on the Sabbaticals cover, whilst the remaining members of Team Carnacki take two grad students to a remote South American island to discover there is a lot more than dinosaurs out to eat them.

And of course, following Professor Booker's revelation in Monsterology 101, he's wasted no time getting started on his own personal quest through the now active portal.

The first trade paperback in this highly praised ongoing comic book series. We've committed to publishing at least six years' worth of these incredible stories.

Featuring the first 4 comic issues, the prologue comic strip (as seen in USA Today), plus a new origin story 'The Trouble With Harry.'

'Investigating the forgotten corners of our world, one monster at a time.'

That's the story in a nutshell, however, it doesn't tell you just how action packed, funny, and surprising the story really is.

Gordon has written a wonderfully captivating romp that is a real page turner, that leaves you clamouring for more.
Coupled with PJ's engaging artwork, all four issues of Dept. of Monsterology are a joy to read.

The ﬁrst story arc introduces us to ancient monsters from the depths of the ocean, crystaline creatures from the caves of Eastern Europe, undead armies from the catacombs of Northern China, and the Department’s deadliest rivals of all...

'Investigating the forgotten corners of our world, one monster at a time.'

That's the story in a nutshell, however, it doesn't tell you just how action packed, funny, and surprising the story really is. Gordon has written a wonderfully captivating romp that is a real page turner, that leaves you clamouring for more. Coupled with PJ's engaging artwork, all four issues of Dept. of Monsterology are a joy to read.

Professor Harry Wilmington returns to the ancient civilisation that provided the technology to keep his brain alive long after his body died. The inhabitants are just as violently happy to see him this time.

'Investigating the forgotten corners of our world, one monster at a time.'

That's the story in a nutshell, however, it doesn't tell you just how action packed, funny, and surprising the story really is. Gordon has written a wonderfully captivating romp that is a real page turner, that leaves you clamouring for more. Coupled with PJ's engaging artwork, all four issue of Dept. of Monsterology are a joy to read.

The conclusion to this first story arc reaches an explosive finale. What fate awaits possessed Samwi? Can Team Challenger fight off the creatures from the depths? Just what is the secret behind the disappearance of Team Carter?

'This at heart is a rollicking adventure story and I absolutely loved every moment of it.' Stacey Whittle, SFX blog

'Investigating the forgotten corners of our world, one monster at a time.'

That's the story in a nutshell, however, it doesn't tell you just how action packed, funny, and surprising the story really is. Gordon has written a wonderfully captivating romp that is a real page turner, that leaves you clamouring for more. Coupled with PJ's engaging artwork, all four issues of Dept. of Monsterology are a joy to read.

The ﬁrst story arc introduces us to ancient monsters from the depths of the ocean, crystaline creatures from the caves of Eastern Europe, undead armies from the catacombs of Northern China, and the Department’s deadliest rivals of all...

For the monster-lover in you, this pack includes the Channel Evil Collected Edition and Monsterology 101, the first volume of the acclaimed Dept. of Monsterology series. This collection is packed to the brim with Lovecraftian antics and is guaranteed to ensnare even the most tentative of monster fans.

The first trade paperback in this highly praised ongoing comic book series. We've committed to publishing at least six years' worth of these incredible stories.

Featuring the first 4 comic issues, the prologue comic strip (as seen in USA Today), plus a new origin story 'The Trouble With Harry.'

'Investigating the forgotten corners of our world, one monster at a time.'

That's the story in a nutshell, however, it doesn't tell you just how action packed, funny, and surprising the story really is.

Gordon has written a wonderfully captivating romp that is a real page turner, that leaves you clamouring for more.
Coupled with PJ's engaging artwork, all four issues of Dept. of Monsterology are a joy to read.

The ﬁrst story arc introduces us to ancient monsters from the depths of the ocean, crystaline creatures from the caves of Eastern Europe, undead armies from the catacombs of Northern China, and the Department’s deadliest rivals of all...

The second trade paperback in this highly praised comic book series is here.

'Investigating the forgotten corners of our world, one monster at a time.'

Gordon Rennie, PJ Holden, Steven Denton and Jim Campbell return to campus with the next instalment of cryptozoological adventure. Sabbaticals picks up after the events of Monsterology 101, with several team members pursuing their own agendas following their near miss with apocalyptic catastrophe in China and the South Pacific.

The Lamont Institute may have stumbled, but it takes more than death to stop their plans, and now they are aware of Samwi's potential, she has become their quarry. Professor Tovar's parasitic secret is leading him into the deep darkness, far from his colleagues, towards a fate that may have consequences far beyond ridding himself of his personal burden.

Michael Calvary takes Team Challenger on a sojourn to sunny Scotland to investigate the apparently haunted house featured on the Sabbaticals cover, whilst the remaining members of Team Carnacki take two grad students to a remote South American island to discover there is a lot more than dinosaurs out to eat them.

And of course, following Professor Booker's revelation in Monsterology 101, he's wasted no time getting started on his own personal quest through the now active portal.

Gordon Rennie

Writer

Freelance writer for over 20 years - When he's not being ungainfully employed
as a BAFTA-nominated video games scriptwriter, he keeps himself busy writing comics, novels, screenplays
and Doctor Who audio plays. Comics work includes Predator, Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, Missionary Man,
Necronauts, Caballistics Inc and Absalom, mostly for the UK's 2000AD.

Alexander Finbow

Editor

A writer and filmmaker, Alexander has been guiding the Renegade ship through the waters of creator owned publishing.

PJ Holden

Art

PJ Holden is a Belfast based comic artist, who has worked for Fantagraphics, Image Comics, Dynamite and 2000AD.

Jim Campbell

Letterer

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Steven Denton

Colours

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